Sinop

Karakum Plaji

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Karakum Plaji?

The bar is located right on the Karakum Plaji.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Melahat'ın Mutfağı is the closest place located 3000 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Karakum Plaji?

There are 34 places to stay in the Karakum Plaji area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Karakum Plaji include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=286220&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sinop Antik Otel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7015264&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">YELKEN PANSIYON Sinop</a></li></ul>

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#13 out of 23
in Sinop

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Karakum Plaji is located on the Black Sea and it is in the 13th place out of 23 beaches in the Sinop region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Belediye Plaji, which has a rating of 8.3.

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Historical

+16 ^oC +13 ^oC

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+15 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

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Karakum Plaji is located in Sinop within Sinop, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"I had a great time at this beach. Despite the water being refreshing after the storm, there were plenty of activities to keep us entertained. The admission fee is 15 TRY."

Vasiliy Mirov

"The beach is fantastic and considered one of the best spots for swimming in Sinop. The admission fee is 40 TL per person, as of August 28, 2023. You have the option to rent sun loungers and umbrellas, and there are also dressing cabins and toilets available."

Mert Demirkan

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"I had a great time at this beach. Despite the water being refreshing after the storm, there were plenty of activities to keep us entertained. The admission fee is 15 TRY."

Vasiliy Mirov

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2 accomodations nearby

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5.5km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Sinop Antik Otel

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2.5km from center

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1.2km from the beach

YELKEN PANSIYON Sinop

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Sinop

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2.5km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Paid access and a fairly large free area
- Private beach resort
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Gray sand with pebble
- Sea bottom - Sand with Pebbles
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Boats near the beach - very few
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

Natural features

- Surrounded by mountains

Infrastructure

Additional resort features

- One resort occupies the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water

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Kumkapi Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Sinop Plaji

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Cocuk Bahcesi Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Belediye Plaji

8.3

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Alinn Beach

8.4

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Mobil Plaji

8.4

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Sarikum Plaji

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Melahat'ın Mutfağı• 2.9km
Teyze'nin Yeri Mantı...• 3km
Sinop Manti• 3.6km
Nihavent Restorant• 3.6km

Attractions

SİNOP Burnu• 17 min walk
Sinop Adaburnu Gazi...• 26 min walk
Koy plaj• 3.7km

Transport

SIC• 9.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Karakum Plaji?

Karakum Plaji has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Karakum Plaji?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Karakum Plaji has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Karakum Plaji good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Karakum Plaji does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Karakum Plaji good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Karakum Plaji secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Karakum Plaji is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Karakum Plaji?

The bar is located right on the Karakum Plaji.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Melahat'ın Mutfağı is the closest place located 3000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Karakum Plaji?

There are 34 places to stay in the Karakum Plaji area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Karakum Plaji include:

Sinop Antik Otel

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

YELKEN PANSIYON Sinop

How far is the Karakum Plaji from parking?

The Karakum Plaji has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Karakum Plaji?

There are 3 attractions near Karakum Plaji that are popular with travelers. The nearest are SİNOP Burnu located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Karakum Plaji?

The month with the highest temperature in Karakum Plaji is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 10°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Karakum Plaji (Sinop) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.